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Clematis montana var rubens 'Pink Perfection'

Small, deep pink or pink-mauve flowers, darker in the centre of the tepal and towards the base. Yellow anthers.. Strongly vanilla scented. Young foliage is bronze.

A number of people have suggested that there are several different forms available under this name ranging from pale pink to dark pink.

Group:	Montana group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	8.0 - 10.0 metres
Flowering period(s): Warning: the months here are approximate for the northern hemisphere: users south of the equator should add approximately 6 months so that July becomes January etc.	May Jun
Aspect:	Any aspect
Pruning:	No pruning (Group 1)
Raised by:	G Jackman & Son
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	b1952
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Selection of C. montana var rubens
Other name(s):	montana 'Pink Perfection'; 'Pink Perfection'
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 3-6cm